Petersfield Town Council is advertising for a town crier after the recent success of volunteer Faye Thompson (right) in promoting town events in the traditional fashion.

Cllr Paul Milner said: “Consequently, I proposed the town council established Petersfield’s first official town crier. The hidden value of a modern town crier is their effectiveness in promoting local charities, tourism and businesses, all of which could do with all the extra help we can give.

“ The role is predominately voluntary, apart from an honorarium of 300 guineas – a guinea is £1.05 – for membership of the Ancient Honourable Guild of Town Criers and for out-of-pocket expenses.

“Recently Petersfield showman David Weeks of Penns Road sadly hung up his glittery top hat for the last time and there is a space for a public cheerleader in Petersfield.

“Research shows towns which have a crier say they are much loved and a tremendous boost to charities.”

The deadline to apply for the post of town crier is December 23, and details are on the council website at https://www.petersfield-tc.gov.uk/

Applicants will perform at an open town cry early in 2023.